On January 1st, the Czech Republic modernized its gambling laws through the adoption of a bill known as the Gambling Act, or Act No. 186/2016 Coll, with the Czech Ministry of Finance tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the country’s iGaming market. The new bill opens up the Czech...
January 23rd, 2017 By Charles Washington
Many people view 2016 as having been a bad year for online poker, as despite many people entertaining high hopes of the game being expanded into Pennsylvania or California, no new legislation passed last year. Added to this, the U.S. Congress continued to toy with The Restoration Of America’s...
January 21st, 2017 By Shane Larson
Industry experts used to focus on cash game revenues when assessing the health and success of online poker sites, but in recent years, the focus has shifted elsewhere. This has led many analysts to suggest that cash games are are no longer a viable metric for measuring the success...
January 20th, 2017 By Adam Brown
Now that we’ve rung in 2017, gambling industry insiders have provided their predictions for what lies ahead in the world of online and live gambling. Recently, renowned experts Calvin Ayre added his voice to the chorus by outlining his set of predictions for 2017, and here is a breakdown...
January 19th, 2017 By Stephen Smith
While those following the online poker industry have expressed uncertainty about the game’s future under a Trump administration, it’s worth noting that there was some positive news for iPoker in 2016, even though no state moved ahead with legislation. Here are some of the major stories concerning the USA’s...
January 18th, 2017 By Charles Washington
On January 10th, Jeff Sessions appeared in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee where he attended a confirmation hearing ahead of his appointment as the USA’s next Attorney General. Throughout the day, the Alabama Senator was asked questions across a range of topics, including his opinion of the Department...
January 16th, 2017 By Shane Larson
On December 8th, Maryland’s newest casino opened to great fanfare, and unlike the state’s five other established casinos, the $1.4 billion MGM National Harbor is an integrated casino resort which offers a range of entertainments outside of its gambling options. Such was the popularity of the venue on its...
January 12th, 2017 By Adam Brown
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